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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.59, 766.37 and 237.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.59, 766.37 and 237.30 is: 355.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.59 : 766.37 = 237.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.59/766.37 = 237.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.59x = 766.37 × 237.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.59x = 181,858.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,858.41/511.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.48

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